#1
S1E40
Episode #1.40
Ning Yi gets wind of Ning Sheng's charade -- and a plan to take Wei Zhi's life. Shao Ning swaps the emperor's scroll, falling for Ning Yi's trap.
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#2
S1E51
Episode #1.51
Zhiwei forces her way into the emperor's court to defend her family. Ning Yi arrives soon after and implores the emperor to spare Zhiwei's life.
#3
S1E41
Episode #1.41
Wei Zhi advises the emperor to send an envoy to Minhai. Shao Ning asks Ning Qi to help her obtain the emperor's approval to wed Wei Zhi.
#4
Episode #1.45
S1E45
#5
Episode #1.42
S1E42
#6
Episode #1.52
S1E52
#7
Episode #1.43
S1E43
#8
Episode #1.3
S1E3
#9
Episode #1.37
S1E37
#10
Episode #1.38
S1E38
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Ning Yi frees a prisoner in order to help Zhiwei and Helian Zheng. Ning Qi orders fragrance-maker Yueling to replicate the emperor's incense box.
#55
Episode #1.53
S1E53
#54
Episode #1.11
S1E11
#53
Episode #1.10
S1E10
#52
Episode #1.5
S1E5
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